Hawaiʻi Women in Filmmaking Youth Council

The HWF Youth Council is a group of young, motivated people who are committed to amplifying the mission of HWF to advocate for women and girls to tell their stories through film. This is a highly collaborative opportunity for you to learn, expand your knowledge and networks, and engage with your peers and the local community for social change. 

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As part of the HWF Youth Council you will:

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• Co-create film program curriculum by identifying themes and topics to address

• Talk about HWF to your peers

• Seek out opportunities for collaboration with other youth organizations to make media that matters

• Develop new programming and initiatives 

• Seek new opportunities

• Recruit new program participants 

• You commitment is estimated between 4 to 10 hours per month for a period of 5 months (July-November 2022)

 

To be part of the HWF Youth Council:

 

• You have attended a HWF filmmaking program

• You are based on Oʻahu 

• You are a Middle or High School student 

• You are between the ages of 12-19 

• This is a great leadership opportunity for you to become involved and engaged with your community and promote social justice and change through the powerful medium of film.

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To apply: 

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1. Please have the following available at the time of registration: a valid address that is owned by you and your guardian/emergency contact name and phone number.

2. Click on the registration link to sign-up for the class you are interested in. A new browser window or tab will open with the registration form.

3. Complete the registration form by entering all the required fields. Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

4. Click submit and you are all set! A seat in the course will be reserved for you immediately, and you will receive an email confirmation at the email address provided in the form. 

5. Please email aloha@hawaiiwomeninfilmmaking.org if you have any questions about your registration.

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Apply to become part of the HWF Youth Council.

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Timeline: 

Deadline to apply: May 31, 2022
Invitations to join the Council sent out by Jun 15, 2022
1st Council Plenary meeting convened first week of July, 2022 (in person/online TBD)